Arthur County, Nebraska Housing Market

In Arthur County, Nebraska, the median home value is $185,900, with a median monthly rent of $750. This places Arthur County at #1559 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 within Nebraska.

Median Home Value $185,900
Median Rent $750/mo
Owner Occupancy 80.5%
Price/Rent Ratio 20.7

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

29
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $707
  • Establishments: 8
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+0
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 149 (avg $44,201)
  • Outflow: 149 (avg $44,201)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Arthur County Compares

MetricArthur CountyNebraska AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $185,900 $164,635 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $750 $796 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 80.5% 74.0% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 20.7 17.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Arthur County is 12.9% above the Nebraska state average and 18.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $750/month is 5.8% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.

Arthur County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.5%, compared to 74.0% in Nebraska and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.

Similar Counties by Home Value

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Robertson County Texas $185,900 $779
Wilson County North Carolina $186,000 $953
Dakota County Nebraska $185,700 $1,069
Washington County Ohio $185,600 $852
Menard County Illinois $185,500 $885

Other Counties in Nebraska

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Dakota County $185,700 $1,069 63.9%
Cedar County $185,000 $716 79.6%
Butler County $184,200 $776 79.9%
York County $189,400 $877 75.5%
Loup County $182,300 $688 73.4%

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).